avion

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Germany has devoted most time, money, and skilled research to the development of the various types of the dirigible; France, to that of the aeroplane, or avion, in all its forms.

From Scientific American • Jul. 14, 2013

Last night the captain sent out a request to the military authorities to have our troops advancing in the direction of Saint Quentin report immediately any particulars about avion 2055.

From Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun by McConnell, James R. (James Rogers)

It may be a bombardment machine, a regulator of fire, an observer, or an avion de chasse looking for me.

From Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun by McConnell, James R. (James Rogers)

That meant the American Escadrille was to fly the Nieuport--the best type of avion de chasse--and hence would be a fighting unit.

From Flying for France With the American escadrille at Verdun by McConnell, James R. (James Rogers)

The pilot of an avion de chasse must not concern himself with the ground, which to him is useful only for learning his whereabouts.

From Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons by Abbot, Willis J. (Willis John)